McKnight Doctoral Fellowships

The McKnight Doctoral Fellowship program is designed to address the underrepresentation of African American and Hispanic faculty at colleges and universities in the state of Florida by increasing the pool of citizens qualified with Ph.D. degrees to teach at the college and university levels. As a by-product, it is expected that employment opportunities in industry will also be expanded. Up to 50 Fellowships are awarded annually to study at eligible Florida universities. Each award provides an annual stipend of up to $14,000 for up to three years. The award also includes a comprehensive system of counseling and professional development support. Each annual renewal is contingent upon satisfactory performance and normal progress toward the Ph.D. degree.